Tarboro, NC vs Thomasville, NC

Tarboro is moderately more affordable than Thomasville, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Tarboro scores 65 compared to 71 for Thomasville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Thomasville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Tarboro is $698/month compared to $853/month in Thomasville — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tarboro is more affordable at $155,500 median vs $163,200.

Median household income in Tarboro is $49,386 compared to $58,246 in Thomasville (-15.2%). While Thomasville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Tarboro spend roughly 17% of their income on rent, less than the 17.6% in Thomasville.